Kola Ologbondiyan
7 Feb
The crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a fresh twist yesterday as the Tom Ikimi-led disciplinary committee summoned National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and 10 others for interrogation regarding petitions filed against them.
15 Jan
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, yesterday, declared that the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, is occupying the seat illegally.
24 Oct
Former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, yesterday, asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to allow the party to breathe.
23 Aug 2024
Without dropping any name, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, yesterday faulted a supposed “prominent member” of the opposition party, saying: “It is the height of indiscipline to bring the roof down and create the impression that you’re the sole owner of one of Africa’s biggest political parties.”
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